Which of the following statements about the use of fines is true?

A) The collection of fines is a high priority of the court's staff.
B) Fines are used more frequently in Europe than in the United States.
C) Only the United States uses fines as punishment.
D) Fines in the United States are always based upon the offender's income.
E) If offenders do not pay their fines immediately at the sentencing hearing, they are sent to jail until they pay.


B

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